Studies indicate that remote monitoring is useful for reducing readmissions in patients with single conditions that are easily tracked through monitoring data from simple vital readings.
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Sentara’s remote monitoring program was originally implemented to supplement staffing. Bluetooth technology tracks discharged patients and alerts healthcare providers if vital readings or blood glucose are abnormal.
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